Postgraduate Research College

Postgraduate Research Journal

Postgraduate Research Journal

Granite

Granite is the first postgraduate interdisciplinary journal of Aberdeen University. The journal has been established by students for students.

This open access journal is designed to give postgraduate students of the University of Aberdeen a place to publish their work and to provide them with experience of the publishing process.

The members of the editorial team will have the opportunity to organize symposiums and become active on the review and editorial levels of Granite journal.

Any postgraduate student who wish to submit a paper or be a member of the editorial board will make a substantial contribution to the development and success of the journal. Interested participants should email the Journal editor through granite@abdn.ac.uk .

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Call for Papers

Human Beings and Human Doings

The Editorial Board is pleased to invite graduate students (PGR and PGT) to submit papers for consideration in our upcoming journal.

Abstract submission deadline: 3rd of February, 2025.

We are, as a society, becoming more aware of the impact human actions have upon our world. Human actions, our 'doings' are powerful, capable of creating entirely new innovations, or of destroying entire ecosystems. Increasingly we are becoming aware of the impact of past human actions and are attempting to wrestle with the legacy we have been left by the humans of the past. Simultaneously, the question of what it means to be human has arisen, with growing consciousness of the diversity of human embodiment, and a tendency to prioritize the individual perspective and experience.

It is the intention of this journal issue to capture the ongoing conversations in these areas; we are seeking papers which discuss groundbreaking innovation as a result of human ingenuity and action, papers which highlight the legacy and impact of humans in the past, and papers which grapple with the question of what it means to be a human being, in light of our actions and bodily existence. We particularly encourage papers which comment on the past work of Aberdeen University, both the institution and specific scholars, in recognition of the 10th anniversary of the Postgraduate Research Journal at Aberdeen.

We welcome submissions from all disciplines and approaches.

Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Ecology and the impact of human actions on our environment
  • Technological innovation, including discussions on AI and social media
  • Developments in medicine and pharmacology as a result of human action
  • The question of what it means to be a 'human being'
  • The human impact of National and International conflicts
  • Death, dying and grieving
  • Innovation within fields such as engineering and architecture, and the impact of said innovation on humans
  • Human expressionism and legacy via the arts and languages
  • The many diversities of human embodiment and experience, such as gender, race, disability, religion, and LGBTQ+ identities
  • Consideration of legacy and learning from the past, in particular we welcome discussions on the legacy of slavery.

Next Steps

Granite Journal invites the submission of full paper manuscripts to granite@abdn.ac.uk .

Deadline for manuscript submission will be the 23rd of May, 2025.

Prior to this, we encourage prospective authors to engage in preliminary discussions regarding the theme or the appropriateness of their proposed papers. Original articles must adhere to a word count ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 words, exclusive of the abstract, bibliography, and appendices.

Submissions of commentaries and letters to the editor should be between 1,500 and 2,000 words.

Why Publish with Granite?

Publishing with Granite Journal is an excellent opportunity for postgraduate students to gain experience with the academic publishing process. Publishing your research not only strengthens your academic and professional portfolio but also disseminates your findings to a diverse, interdisciplinary audience globally. This exposure can lead to further discourse and collaboration within the academic community.